Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not subject ABS sensor harness to excessive tension.

1. Separate front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
2. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3. Remove rear differential.





4. Place transmission jack under rear crossmember.





5. Remove bolts securing crossmember to vehicle body, and remove crossmember.
6. Scribe an alignment mark on rear lateral link cam bolt and crossmember.
7. Remove front and rear lateral links by loosening nuts.

INSPECTION
Check removed parts for wear, damage and cracks, and correct or replace if defective.

INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. For installation and tightening torque of rear differential; refer to Transmission and Drivetrain; Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.
3. Always tighten rubber bushing when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.

NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.